65 Backspacing
Apr 10, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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65 Backspacing
Does anyone know the backspacing on a 1965 Corvette wheel ?
Apr 10, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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For steel wheels I believe it is about 3.75".
Apr 10, 2014 | 08:45 PM
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Nice wheels 5thVet, what brand and size are they?
Apr 10, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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They are 17" Torque Thrust II's.
Apr 10, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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They are 17" Torque Thrust II's.
Did you have to make any modifications to fit the 17s?
Apr 10, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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Did you have to make any modifications to fit the 17s?
Nope, none at all with the 4" backspace on these.
Apr 10, 2014 | 11:47 PM
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Nope, none at all with the 4" backspace on these.
What size tires are they?
Apr 11, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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What size tires are they?
225/50/R17's
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Apr 12, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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225/50/R17's
Do you have all 4 disc brakes?
Apr 12, 2014 | 12:07 PM
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Do you have all 4 disc brakes?
Yes, is yours a 65?
Apr 12, 2014 | 02:36 PM
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No I have a 63. I installed wilwood disc brakes on the front and have no problem with wheels. I installed 65 trailing arms and used gm parts for the rear calipers, etc. and my rear wheels contact the caliper. Looking for a new set that fits all around.
Apr 12, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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My 65 is a J61 car. I converted the front to disk left the rear drums. I have no problems with 17" wheels 4 " backspace and 225/55/17 tires.
